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		EtherCAT plus Safety runs true: Tyre and wheel testing machine with fast and safe communication
				Higher, faster, further... Machine manufacturering company, Seichter was able to implement this Olympic motto in their new tire and wheel testing machine. With the help of innovative PC Control technology from Beckhoff, the machine is significantly more compact than comparable systems and offers minimum cycle times combined with maximum precision. One particularly important aspect is the high-performance EtherCAT communication system. In conjunction with the safety technology, it ensures investment security and high performance potential for future developments ... download PDF file
		Building automation for central spare parts warehouse with planning freedoms
				The sophisticated retrofitting project for the central parts and accessories warehouse of the AMAG Group can be regarded as exemplary for the high building automation standards in Switzerland. AMAG, based in Zurich, is Switzerland’s official importer for VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Porsche and is also one of the country’s largest companies ... download PDF file
		Airspray: Innovation in product development and mechanical engineering
				Airspray International, based in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, produces more than 170 million foam pump dispensers for body care products such as soap, shampoo and cosmetics every year. Airspray not only develops the pumps in-house, but also deals with construction and engineering of new assembly machines. Since 1996, Airspray has been using Beckhoff technology for control systems ... download PDF file
		Beckhoff establishes subsidiary in Spain
				With effect from 3 April 2006, Beckhoff is officially represented in Spain with its own subsidiary, following cooperation with the distribution partner Logitek S.a. since 1998. The Managing Director of the Barcelona-based subsidiary is 42-year old Xavier Martos, who has extensive sales experience with industrial control equipment ... download PDF file
		Putting the brakes on proprietary controls
				Press brakes from Accurpress are used for numerous applications in the automotive, aerospace and metalworking industries. Their most advanced press brake, the high-end Accurpress “Accell” offers the greatest precision and speed while maintaining repeat press accuracies and parallelism accuracies of ± 0.01 mm (0,0004"). This is achieved through leading edge, closed-loop servo hydraulics technology controlled by IPCs ... download PDF file
		PC-based control is an instant win
				Imaje Americas, based in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA develops and produces devices for printing specific packaging information such as expiration dates, lot numbers, manufacturer locations, bar codes etc. In order to stay ahead in this demanding and rapidly evolving market, Imaje needs to react quickly to customer needs. In a prime example of the company’s agility, Imaje developed a safe, PC-based printing system in just 3 months to capture the emerging “promotions” package printing market ... download PDF file
		Increased productivity and competitiveness
				Radiator Specialty’s Solder Seal®, Gunk® and Liquid Wrench® line of products target professional automotive and consumer markets and includes engine treatment fluids, tire inflators, cleaners, penetrants, lubricants and brake fluids. A strong in-house machine design team utilizing PC-based control technology and EtherCAT help Radiator Specialty increase productivity and strengthen their market position ... download PDF file
		Beckhoff Automation hires new Central Region Sales Manager
				Beckhoff North America is pleased to announce that David Samdahl has been hired as Sales Manager for the company‘s Central Region. Samdahl now serves Beckhoff customers in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota ... more